In fact, we're all the way at the bottom of this one.
In terms of cost of living analysis and being able to afford to make a living here in Maine, how picturesque the coastline is or how great the seafood might be has nothing to do with being able to afford to live here.

"Like all the New England states, Maine is a relatively expensive place to live, with a cost of living that is nearly 14 percent above the national average. Unlike some of those states, though, Maine does not offer a particularly high median wage to make up for the high cost of living."